About the Trust

The Banipal Trust for Arab Literature was founded in
September 2004 by the publisher of Banipal magazine to support and
celebrate the publication of Arab authors in English translation and
the production of live literature events in the UK with Arab authors.

The
Trust supports the deepening and enriching of cultural dialogue between
the Arab world and the West (particularly Europe and North America) in
order to bring the literature of today’s Arab authors to the
multicultural readership of the UK and English speakers worldwide. The
Trust sees this intercultural dialogue and exchange as opening a window
for a Western audience on the realities of contemporary Arab culture in
all its diversity and vibrancy.

The Trust supports and promotes
the translation of literary works by contemporary Arab authors into
English, the publication of Banipal magazine of modern Arab literature
in English translation (ISSN 1461-5361) three times a year, and the
staging of live literature events for promoting Banipal issues and Arab
authors.

For the judges' report and results of the 2014 Prize, clickhere.For information about the judging panel of the 2014 Prize, click here.